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Description

Learn about the integrative care modalities - TENS and neuromuscular electrical stimulation - and the applications for managing the veterinary patient.

Discussion includes: the different types of stimulators and how they work, indications and contraindications for using electrical stimulation, applications of these modalities in managing pain and muscle strengthening after injury; specific conditions that can benefit from either of these modalities including: postoperatively (orthopedic and neurologic surgery), osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, and in geriatric patients.

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Objectives

Understand the principles of electrical stimulation

This presentation includes a review of the science related to current and current flow, use of electrodes, pulse and duration, waveforms, frequency, amplitude, and ramp.

Understand the use of electrical stimulation for managing pain and muscle strengthening

Mechanism of action of electrical stimulation and factors that promote pain relief versus muscle strengthening including suggested settings and protocols.

Best practices and case selection for use of TENS and neuromuscular electrical stimulation

The presenter discusses her favorite applications for TENS and neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

Dr. Chiaramonte is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship and an internal medicine residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York, NY. She is also a former director of the Rehabilitation and Fitness Service at the Animal Medical Center. Dr. Chiaramonte owns a b­outique mo­bile pract­ice that s­pecializes­ in concie­rge medici­ne and reh­abilitatio­n, and she serves as a Veterinary Advisor for Assisi Animal Health.

Current Accreditations

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